Baby Dedication

Matthew 19:13–14 CSB

Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. Jesus said, “Leave the little children alone, and don’t try to keep them from coming to me, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

In presenting this child for dedication you signify not only your faith in Jesus Christ but also your desire that he may know and follow the will of God, may live and die a Christian, and come unto everlasting blessedness.

In order to attain this holy end, it will be your duty, as parents and guardians, to teach him early the fear of the Lord, to watch over his (her) education, that he be not led astray; to direct his youthful mind to the Holy Scriptures, and his feet to the sanctuary; to restrain him from evil associates and habits; and, as much as in you lies, to bring him up in the nurture and guidance of the Lord.

Will you strive to do so by the help of God? If so, answer, “I will.”

Pastor: I now ask you, the congregation; will you commit yourself as the Body of Christ to support and encourage these parents as they strive to fulfill their responsibilities to this child and to assist by nurturing his growth toward spiritual maturity?

Response: We will.

Pastor: Our loving Heavenly Father, we do here and now dedicate in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen